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borrelia

/buh-rel-ee-uh, -rel-yuh, -ree-lee-uh, -reel-yuh/US // bəˈrɛl i ə, -ˈrɛl yə, -ˈri li ə, -ˈril yə //

鲍尔氏菌,细菌,细菌性疾病,细菌性肝炎

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Bacteriology.

    • : any of several spiral, parasitic bacteria of the genus Borrelia, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans, other mammals, or birds.

Examples

  • Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the illness is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick.